The Big House – Famine – Episode 3

The volunteer servants have a big challenge ahead as they prepare to cater for a twenty-strong 19th century shooting party at Strokestown Park House. Meanwhile host Bryan Murray looks at the causes of the famine and its catastrophic effects and how this marked the beginning of the end for the Big House.

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Episode Length: 00:30:00

Year: 2013

Episode: 4 of 6

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